The victim told police she entered her apartment building in the first block of South 19th Street and saw a man in the first floor hallway.

She recognized the man from seeing him in the neighborhood before, but did not know his name, police said. The man followed the victim up a flight of stairs and then demanded she give him her bag, they said.

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He pulled out a knife and put it to the victim's side, took the bag and left, police said.

She then went to neighbors, telling them what happened and asking for his name, police said. The victim learned where the robber's girlfriend lived so she went to see her, they said.

The robber's girlfriend did not give the victim any information, police said. The victim then received two calls from the suspect telling her if she went went to the police, he would kill her, they said.

The victim called police and with her help, they were able to identify him, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Harrisburg police at 717-558-6900.